English
/ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/adj
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1
Of or pertaining to England.
2
English-language; of or pertaining to the language, descended from Anglo-Saxon, which developed in England.
3
Of or pertaining to the people of England (e.g. Englishmen and Englishwomen).
4
Of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system of measure.
5
Non-Amish, so named for speaking English rather than a variety of German.
6
Denoting a vertical orientation of the barn doors on a camera.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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